9.4 - Types of Ligands
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Practice Questions
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What is a monodentate ligand? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think of ligands with a single lone pair.
Name a bidentate ligand and describe its donor atoms.
💡 Hint: Look for ligands with two points of attachment.
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Which type of ligand donates multiple pairs of electrons?
💡 Hint: Think about the word 'poly' meaning many.
True or False: Bidentate ligands can bond through multiple donor atoms.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of bidentate ligands.
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Describe the structural differences between complexes formed by monodentate versus polydentate ligands and explain the implications for stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how many points of contact each type provides.
Interpret the potential reactivity variations between two complexes formed from the same metal but different types of ligands: one with an ambidentate ligand and the other with a bidentate ligand.
💡 Hint: Examine how attachment can impact the pathway of reactions.
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